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March 4, 2025
Ethics Complaint Lodged Against Former CalRecycle Director
January 24, 2025
Keeping Hazardous Waste in its Place
December 3, 2024
States Called on to Lead in Plastic Reduction Policy in Anticipation of Federal Opposition to Regulations
September 26, 2024
What to do with old flares? Question that's befuddled boaters may soon be answered
August 30, 2024
California carpet recovery bill could be boon for bottle-to-bottle recyclers
March 20, 2024
This Bracket Ranks the Worst Items in Your Recycling Bin
January 29, 2024
EPR, bottle bills and right-to-repair legislation make a return in 2024 with nuanced new details
September 1, 2023
Can Plastic Recycling Ever Really Work?
May 20, 2023
Why vapes and e-cigarettes are bad for the planet
February 23, 2023
Bottle bill or ‘recycling refund’ legislation? Advocates commit to 2023 policy push
November 28, 2022
Interview: Environmental lobbyist Heidi Sanborn
November 02, 2022
California’s landmark law targets safety for compostable products
September 1, 2022
California closes another banner year for waste and recycling legislation with numerous bills
August 4, 2022
California’s plastic law puts beauty and fashion on red alert
June 23, 2022
Can California Turn The Tide Against Single-Use Plastic?
April 14, 2022
The City of Los Angeles, CA Passes a Resolution to Ban the Import and Sale of Single-Use Printer Cartridges
February 22, 2022
Businesses back plans to bill them for recycling, drawing skepticism
January 10, 2022
Pushing for tweaks to recycling laws
November 15, 2021
EPA's 2030 recycling strategy turns focus to circular economy and environmental justice
September 9, 2021
California Aims to Ban Recycling Symbols on Things
That Aren’t Recyclable
August 25, 2021
Supporters planning national bottle bill legislation separate from Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act
July 21, 2021
Time to dump harmful plastic production
July 7, 2021
Experts provide 30 fixes for California recycling system
June 23, 2021
Amid rising interest in packaging policy, bottle bill changes still struggle to break through
April 19, 2021
Is there a threat to the future of vaping?
April 9, 2021
Rural, low-income Californians need recycling centers
February 2021
How to Get Rid of Unwanted Electronics Responsibly
October 16, 2020
California Recycling Markets and Curbside Recycling Commission Works to Hammer Out Recycling Solutions
September 13, 2020
If California won't enact a plastic waste overhaul, will anyone?
July 29, 2020
SWANA announces Professional Achievement Award winners
May 16, 2020
With recycling on pause, it’s a good time to update California’s bottle bill
April 24, 2020
With EPR bills frozen due to coronavirus in many states proponents still see path forward
February 26, 2020
To Fix America's Broken Recycling System, States Want Companies To Foot the Bill
January 20, 2020
Plastic bags have lobbyists. They're winning.
November 15, 2019
Another Pending Decision to Follow California’s Newest Carpet Recycling Bill
November 2019
Amidst some progress, most luxury brands and fast fashion retailers fail to deliver on environmentally responsible sourcing of materials
October 3, 2019
California’s 2019 legislative session offers positive strides on curbing waste
September 18, 2019
California legislature wraps session with unprecedented recycling action
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August 1, 2019
Consequences of Carpet Waste and the Push for Stewardship Programs
July 1, 2019
Good News for Cities: Producer-Paid Medication and Needle Collection Is Coming
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June 21, 2019
Americans' plastic recycling is dumped in landfills, investigation shows
December 13, 2018
Brands Called On to See Discarded Clothes Find Second Home
March 2018
Combatting the opioid crisis with drug takeback programs
July 20, 2017
Swept under the rug: After forming California's carpet recycling program, industry prevents it from spreading nationwide
December 2016
How to Dispose of Drugs Safely
March 14, 2016
Two largest counties with more than 15 million people consider medication take-back programs
January 26, 2016
Groups Urge FDA to Change End Medication Flushing Advice
September 15, 2015
National Stewardship Action Council forms
January 10, 2025
The Perils of Hazardous Waste
October 9, 2024
California lawmakers update carpet recycling program
September 13, 2024
Environmentalists, marine flares manufacturer spar ahead of Newsom’s veto deadline
June 26, 2024
California carpet EPR bill aims to restructure recycling program
April 24, 2024
Proposed Legislation on Marine Flares May Prompt Reflection by Seafarers
October 25, 2023
Moving the Needle on Flooring Sustainability: Part Two
July 1, 2023
California’s packaging producer responsibility law is a game-changer for cities
May 1, 2023
How bottle bill, EPR programs work together
January 29, 2023
Perspectives: The EPR Landscape
November 16, 2022
Sustainable packaging laws: Changes every business should know
October 13, 2022
California Passed a Landmark Law About Plastic Pollution. Why Are Some Environmentalists Still Concerned?
August 25, 2022
Non-Profits Honor California Legislators and Staff for Advancing Circular and Equitable Economy Legislation
June 28, 2022
The art of the plastics deal
June 7, 2022
Carpet industry's recycling arm works against expanding mandates
April 2, 2022
California has $600M in unclaimed can, bottle deposits
February 14, 2022
Pushing for Polluter Pays Legislation in the Golden State
December 28, 2021
EXCLUSIVE California commission claims retailers violating plastic bag law
November 15, 2021
EPA's 2030 recycling strategy turns focus to circular economy and environmental justice
September 9, 2021
California Assembly passes high-profile bill to regulate
packaging recyclability labels
August 13, 2021
What can EPR programs learn from more than a decade of PaintCare?
July 19, 2021
Initiative That Provides Comprehensive Solution to Plastic Pollution Will Appear on California's November 2022 Ballot
July 7, 2021
What the industry is saying about 5 key topics in waste and recycling
May 20, 2021
How to get rid of your unwanted electronic devices safely and responsibly
April 14, 2021
Online event dives into markets, policy and more
March 31, 2021
PCR mandates gain traction but come with complexity
January 29, 2021
California recycling commission report urges major changes, with many policy implications
September 23, 2020
California Ramps up Consumer Drug Takeback Program With Help
August 11, 2020
Letter from California: Recycling initiative seeks input
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June 25, 2020
California allowing grocers, retailers to not collect bottles, cans for 60 more days
December 9, 2020
2020 Women Who Mean Business honoree: Heidi Sanborn with National Stewardship Action Council
April 20, 2020
'Horrible hybrids': the plastic products that give recyclers nightmares
February 11, 2020
Lawmakers announced a new bill to tackle plastic pollution this week
January 2, 2020
The art of waste
November 6, 2019
National plastics draft bill gains momentum amid industry
push to tackle pollution
October 11, 2019
California Gov. Signs Law to Overhaul State’s Carpet Recycling Program
September 16, 2019
Recycling industry split on California bills that pave way for packaging EPR
August 1, 2019
How to Properly Dispose of Unused Medication
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June 24, 2019
Cigarette Waste: New Solutions for the World’s Most-littered Trash
April 15, 2019
Aquafil USA Will Commence Operations at an Anticipated Second Carpet Recycling Plant
October 15, 2018
California Product Stewardship Council Crusader Plans to Go National to Impact Change
December 2017
Carpet Recycling Increases Much Needed Landfill Space
April 28, 2017
Recycling is in trouble - and it may be your fault
November 21, 2016
LA supervisors may study drug take-back ordinance. Again.
February 3, 2016
Pharmaceutical Waste Management: Flush, Take-Back Laws or Something Else?
January 26, 2016
MWRD Urges FDA to Cease Recommendation of Flushing Medications
February 1, 2025
It’s time for California to help cities manage household hazardous waste
January 4, 2025
Changing the Law to Protect People and Planet: The Details on How to Make a Difference
September 29, 2024
Newsom rejects a first-in-nation marine flare producer responsibility program
September 3, 2024
California legislature passes textile EPR, SB 1383 updates & much more
May 28, 2024
What to Know About 4 EPR Bills Still in Play in California
February 17, 2024
California is forging ahead with food waste recycling. But is it too much, too fast?
October 3, 2023
ESG counteroffensive is missing big guns: Bottled Up
June 8, 2023
Pending California bill would require apparel producers to establish waste recycling programs
April 11, 2023
Waste haulers prove effective roadblock to recycling reforms
November 30, 2022
The California Foundation on the Environment and the Economy: Providing a Discussion for Change
November 15, 2022
California joins the movement to eliminate mercury lamps
October 5, 2022
California’s New Law and EPR Around Plastics Breaks Boundaries
August 8, 2022
Senator Ben Allen, author of the legislation that drastically cuts plastic pollution in California, discusses how it came together—and what it means
June 28, 2022
Deal is close on recycling California’s plastic trash
June 1, 2022
California program expansion bill clears Senate
February 28, 2022
Second of Two Parts: Interview with Heidi Sanborn, Executive Director of the National Stewardship Action Council
January 28, 2022
First of Two Parts: Luminary Interview: Heidi Sanborn
December 27, 2021
10 new California laws that might affect your everyday in 2022
September 14, 2021
California lawmakers end session by passing slate of recycling, organics bills
September 7, 2021
Getting Manufacturers to Help Pay for Recycling
August 2, 2021
That recycling symbol doesn’t always mean what you think it does
July 8, 2021
California report sparks debate over PP collection
June 29, 2021
Statewide EPR is Coming to the United States
May 20, 2021
Roundup: Driver shortages hamper local waste collection, US recycling infrastructure begs $17B expansion
April 9, 2021
NERC conference explores EPR, refillable bottle and circular economy possibilities
March 11, 2021
California legislators take aim at plastics with new bill package, including contested producer responsibility plan
January 20, 2021
Environmental efforts key for Biden, but industry expects limited recycling policy movement in 2021
September 23, 2020
Calls for e-cigarette legislation increase amid growing fire hazard to waste and recycling industry
August 5, 2020
Credit system designed to boost plastics recovery launching in 2021
June 18, 2020
A Story of the Solid Waste Industry, Inclusion and Environmental Justice
May 15, 2020
Groups call for California bottle bill revamp
March 2, 2020
How E-Cigarettes and Vapes Create Electronic Environmental Waste
January 21, 2020
Vaping: Environmental threat, recycling headache
December 10, 2019
Study raises concern about e-cig waste
November 4, 2019
US plastic waste Bill to prompt textile microfibre action
October 10, 2019
Sun, sand and vape waste: A new type of litter piles up on American beaches
September 30, 2019
How Fossil Fuel Companies Are Killing Plastic Recycling
September 12, 2019
Year packed with packaging regulations
July 22, 2019
Lawmakers propose sweeping national plastic waste legislation
June 25, 2019
Why a California lawmaker wants to ban cigarette filters and disposable vapes
January 13, 2019
$12 million plant in Woodland to employ 50, divert tons of carpet from landfills
September 13, 2018
A Carpet Manufacturer's Sustainability Story
October 17, 2017
UPDATE: Gov. Brown signs bill to update California's carpet recycling program
April 26, 2017
Hazardous Waste Management: The New Refillable 1 lb. Propane Cylinders: Sparking the Paradigm Shift Away from Disposables
June 13, 2016
LA County Supervisors set - again - to vote on drug take-back ordinance
January 27, 2016
Group Urges FDA to Change Pharmaceutical Waste Policy from "Flush" to Stewardship
September 29, 2015
National Stewardship Action Council forms to lobby for EPR laws
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